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Dual-band communication satellite system and method

  • US 10,291,317 B2
  • Filed: 09/08/2016
  • Issued: 05/14/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/08/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A satellite system for providing dual-band satellite coverage using a spot beam layout for a satellite coverage perimeter, the system comprising:

  • an array of feeds, the array including;

    a plurality of single band feeds, the single band feeds generating first frequency band spot beams, andone or more multi-band feeds each generating a first frequency band spot beam and a second frequency band spot beam concentric with the first frequency band spot beam for collectively providing the dual-band satellite coverage, the first frequency band spot beam having a different beamwidth than the second frequency band spot beam, wherein the number of multi-band feeds is different than the number of single band feeds; and

    a shared reflector for the array of feeds.

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